Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment, conducting inspections, and ensuring facility safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma and three years of manufacturing maintenance experience. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $28. Only local applicants will be considered, and no relocation is offered. Eaton promotes equal employment opportunities and second chance employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools.
• Experience operating equipment at elevated heights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery and plant utilities.
• Perform scheduled inspections and repairs.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation accurate.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical repairs

Electrical repairs

Ability to read blueprints

Operating hand and power tools

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Experience with automated conveyor systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance (preferred)

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift.

Core hours for this role are 6:30am - 3:00pm.

The hourly rate for this position is $28 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What You’ll Do

Primary Function

This position is responsible for maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, plant utilities, and buildings. The incumbent is responsible for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and facility repairs.

Essential Functions

• Repairs malfunctioning machines and equipment in a timely manner, and escalates problems requiring assistance to the supervisor for corrective action
• Responsible for maintaining equipment such as air compressors, forklift batteries, trash compactors, stretch wrappers, cranes and lifting equipment as well as basic plumbing (sinks, toilets), and repair of pneumatic air lines, tools, and production equipment
• Complete scheduled inspections of dock plates and overhead doors, fire extinguishers and emergency lights, and warehouse racking
• Keeps detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools safely, ensuring they are properly stored, accounted for, and kept in good working condition
• Experience operating scissor lifts and comfortable working at heights
• Building/assembling of workstations, office furniture, hanging banners or signage
• Installs and relocates safety barriers and bollards by securely anchoring them in concrete to support equipment moves and ensure workplace safety
• Assists in the installation and relocation involving production machines and equipment alongside external vendors as necessary
• Keeps the maintenance crib clean and orderly while managing tool and part inventory for accountability and efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals, and proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools, including tape measures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Capability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods during maintenance activities.
• Experience operating equipment at elevated heights and working with automated conveyor systems.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area (within 50 miles) of Indianapolis, IN will be considered for this position.
• Candidates who are Active‑Duty Military are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of electrical specialty/automation experience
• Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability‑related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. For more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.